‘I have a feeling’: Paul Merson predicts Championship play-off winner as Sky colleagues back Leeds

Paul Merson Predicts Championship Play-Off Winner, Contrary to Sky Colleagues’ Opinion

Paul Merson has made a surprising prediction for the Championship play-offs, going against the opinions of his Sky colleagues, Gary Rowett and Clinton Morrison, who both tipped Leeds United to win. Merson believes West Bromwich Albion will emerge victorious, despite Leeds and Southampton being favored due to their league position.

The first leg of the semi-finals will take place on Sunday, with Norwich City hosting Leeds United and Southampton facing West Bromwich Albion. While Leeds and Southampton were in the running for automatic promotion earlier in the season, they lost momentum in the final weeks, allowing Ipswich Town to secure second place comfortably.

Merson’s prediction is based on his feeling that West Bromwich Albion is a decent team with no pressure on them, which could work to their advantage. Despite Leeds United’s quality and potential to surprise doubters, they have not beaten West Brom or Southampton this season and have been in poor form, losing three of their last four league games.

However, Leeds United’s head coach, Daniel Farke, can use this as motivation for his team, emphasizing the need for improvement and making the promotion race irrelevant. With everything to play for, Leeds United must step up their game to achieve success in the play-offs.